President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday after multiple shots were fired. Secret Service agents rushed Trump and First Lady Melania from the banquet hall as hundreds of guests dove for cover. The President was uninjured and authorities said the suspect was in custody. Trump then posted on Truth Social that he recommended the event continue.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday to resume ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States. President Trump canceled a planned US delegation visit Saturday night, citing lack of progress, but Iran sent a "much better" proposal within 10 minutes. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to discussions, with Iran restricting passage and the US blockading Iranian ports; Iran wants tolls and insists the blockade must end before talks can proceed. The ceasefire, established April 7, halted fighting that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed along with his second wife and two grandchildren in a coordinated car bomb attack on his residence at the Kati military base outside Bamako on Saturday. The assault was claimed by the JNIM group in joint operation with Tuareg separatist rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front. Coordinated strikes also targeted Bamako, Gao, Kidal, Mopti, and Sevare, with authorities imposing a three-day curfew in the capital. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and ECOWAS condemned the attacks, which analysts say signal a new phase of insurgency combining jihadist and separatist forces.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will proceed with their four-day state visit to the United States as planned, Buckingham Palace confirmed Sunday, despite a shooting at a Washington media gala less than 48 hours before their arrival. The royal couple privately reached out to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, who were unharmed. One police officer was shot at close range but did not suffer critical injuries. Security teams in both countries are working closely together. The visit comes amid significant strain in the US-Britain relationship, including tensions over Iran, tariffs and NATO.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, opened fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday, targeting President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Secret Service agents neutralized the suspect, who was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives; one law enforcement officer was wounded. Allen was taken into custody and is being evaluated at a local hospital. World leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Israeli officials, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the violence, with Argentine President Javier Milei blaming "the violent rhetoric of the left."
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday prompted President Trump to demand immediate construction of his $400 million White House ballroom project, with Secret Service agents taking down the gunman before any casualties occurred. A federal judge halted above-ground construction on April 16, ruling the project lacked congressional approval required to bypass standard authorization processes. Trump claimed the ballroom, which doubled from its original $200 million estimate, would have prevented the incident, prompting Senator John Fetterman to break with fellow Democrats in calling for immediate funding.
President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday after a shooting incident; Secret Service agents detained the suspect and recovered a manifesto. Trump told reporters the shooting would not deter him from achieving victory in the ongoing war with Iran, where negotiations continue through Pakistan under a ceasefire but no final agreement has been reached. The suspect had a history of "much hatred," according to Trump. The Strait of Hormuz, through which over 20 percent of the world's oil passes, remains contested despite the president's repeated claims of defeating Iranian military capabilities.
Asian markets mostly advanced Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.53% to reach a record high and South Korea's Kospi jumping 1% to also hit an all-time level. Oil prices surged nearly 2% as Iran's Revolutionary Guard boarded two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly a fifth of global oil flows. Brent crude rose to $107.49 per barrel, its highest since early April. Goldman Sachs revised its fourth-quarter forecasts upward, predicting Brent at $90 per barrel. President Trump cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for a second round of peace negotiations with Iran.
Darren Jones warned that price hikes from the Iran conflict will persist for at least eight months after hostilities cease. The Strait of Hormuz, carrying a fifth of global oil and gas supplies, has closed, causing oil prices to soar. Government analysis projects carbon dioxide supplies could fall to just 18 percent of normal levels, threatening the shelf life of salad, packaged meats, and baked goods. The Bank of England estimates 1.3 million UK households will face rising mortgage costs from the economic shock. Peace talks have stalled, with Iran refusing direct negotiations.
At least 16 people were killed during strikes coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Russian drone and missile attacks on Dnipro killed nine people. Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, 1,500 kilometers inside Russian territory, causing fires at a facility processing 15 million tons of oil annually. IAEA Director Rafael Grossi echoed warnings about attacks near Chernobyl, where damage from last year has compromised safety functions. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov visited North Korea to discuss military cooperation with Kim Jong Un.
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced Sunday they are merging their parties into a joint list called "Together" for the upcoming Knesset elections. Bennett will lead the new party in a direct challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Opinion polls show Bennett as the strongest contender capable of defeating Netanyahu, whose security credentials have suffered since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Bennett and Lapid previously governed together from June 2021 until June 2022 before the coalition collapsed. Israel's general election must be held no later than the end of October.
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Dunmurry, south of Belfast, late on Sunday night, prompting the Police Service of Northern Ireland to evacuate the area. Authorities believe the device was contained in a stolen car parked in the Kingsway area. No injuries were reported among officers or members of the public. While the 1998 peace agreement largely ended three decades of sectarian violence, small nationalist splinter groups continue to sporadically target police in the region.
Trump cancelled the planned visit of his envoys to Pakistan, collapsing weekend peace talks with Iran despite a ceasefire announcement last week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was "yet to see if the US is truly serious about diplomacy" and insists the maritime blockade of Iranian ports must be lifted before negotiations resume. Trump said Iran sent a "much better" proposal within minutes of the cancellation. The breakdown threatens to deepen economic disruptions as Brent crude remains nearly 50 percent higher than when the conflict began in late February.
A man armed with guns and knives attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, forcing Secret Service agents to evacuate President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other senior officials from the Washington Hilton hotel. The suspect was subdued and detained. One officer sustained an injury protected by a bulletproof vest. Shots were heard near a security checkpoint as hundreds of guests, including journalists and lawmakers, ducked under tables. Trump later praised security officers for acting swiftly. Federal authorities have launched an investigation and are examining the suspect's motives.
Global military spending reached US$2.89 trillion in 2025, the highest level ever recorded and the 11th consecutive year of increases. US spending fell 7.5 per cent to US$954 billion after Congress approved no new Ukraine aid, though this was offset by European increases. Germany became the first NATO member since 1990 to surpass the 2 per cent GDP benchmark, reaching 2.3 per cent. Asia and Oceania rose 8.5 per cent to US$681 billion, driven by China's US$336 billion in spending.
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" grossed $217.4 million globally on its opening weekend, setting a new box office record for music biopics. The Lionsgate film, which cost nearly $200 million to produce, was heavily panned by critics but embraced by audiences, earning a 97 percent "Fresh" rating from Rotten Tomatoes users versus a 38 percent score from professional critics. Third-act reshoots reportedly cost up to $50 million due to legal restrictions preventing depiction of the 1994 Jordan Chandler settlement. A sequel appears likely given the record-breaking performance.